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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 569.38 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 569.38 and 272.50 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 569.38 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/569.38 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 569.38 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 155,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,154.46/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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